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Travel Tips: The Case for Using a Travel Agent

Dayvee Sutton is a two-time Emmy Award Winning sports journalist, entertainment and lifestyle reporter, social commentator and entrepreneur. You can learn more about her at www.dayveesutton.com
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Let me start by saying, I have never used a travel agent for personal travel.Traveling is one of my favorite hobbies - and I dream of a job that will allow me to hop on an airplane regularly.Other than business trips through the job, I have always felt that I am so internet savvy that I will always find the best deals.

But, that is not necessarily true...

They can take away the stress from trip planning...

Travel agents can recommend the best destinations for your specific trip. But they can do much more than that. Travel specialists can also put together your entire travel itinerary, no matter how complex, so that you don’t have to plan a thing. They’re truly in the business of creating possibilities that most people would have never dreamed were possible.

Yes, travel agents can handle every single aspect of your upcoming trip, from airline tickets to accommodations to ground transportation to various activities, area tours and much more, all while keeping in mind the needs and interests of every member of your travel group.

What’s more, travel specialists also often have exclusive access to expertise, special perks, discounts and quick solutions that aren’t available to the general public. They’re also constantly communicating with the travel community in your intended destination, so they have the most up-to-date information to answer any questions you might have along the way.